Welcoming the ‘First Class’

Whistling Woods - Neeta Lulla School of Fashion had its first ever Orientation Session for the introductory batch of students on September 5, 2013. 

Neeta Lulla, Dean & Founder , Lighting the Lamp
Whistling Woods - Neeta Lulla School of Fashion

Esteemed personalities from the fashion industry of the country adorned the event. Sought- after fashion experts like Jeannie Naoroji, Anjana Sharma, Usha Batra, Meher Castelino, Nachiket Barve, Sathya Saran, Nishika Lulla, Nikhil Thampi, Rahul Narvekar, Kalindi Randheri, Manish Mandhana and Belinda Bawa, present at the Orientation session, shared their insights and opinions on fashion as a career option and how students can explore its possibilities. 

Four students - Richa Shah, Piyush Jain, Niyati Pathak and Pallavi Jaswani were selected for scholarship through Nationwide Design Contest, where they were to design a collection of ‘Corporate Wear with Indian Influence’.

Meghna Puri , President, Whistling Woods International
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Neeta Lulla, Founder & Dean, WWI -  Neeta Lulla School of Fashion

Being the only fashion school in the country that provides unparalleled exposure to the film industry, the institute focuses on honing aspirants to fit the talent needs of the dynamic fashion industry of modern India. The curriculum is structured in a manner that it enables to fill the space between education and fashion. Along with basic domain knowledge like draping, illustration, costume history and styling, the courses also take the students a leap forward by educating them in the ‘Business of Fashion’ through  visual merchandising, garment construction, wardrobe planning.

The Orientation Session shed light on the program along with an overall understanding of the advantages of the same and possible career opportunities in fashion and how it can help enthusiasts to make a mark in the fashion industry as a professional.

Fashion Veterans Present at the Orientation Session
L-R: Meher Castelino, Sathya Saran, Kalindi Mandheri, Jeannie Naoroji

Addressing the session, Sathya Saran, fashion editor, talked about finding inspirations in mentors.

“Enjoy what you do and go at it with passion. We should give immense importance to Indian fashion, keep the traditions alive and excel”, she added.

Krishna Mehta, shared her thoughts on ‘heritage’ being the starting and ending point for all her design inspirations. “Innovation is the key. Learn the most you can, be proud of your country, culture and heritage”, she advised the students.

Manish Mandhana welcomed the aspirants to experience the charm and magic of the industry and be a part of Mandhana Group; while Meher Castelino shared her experience of being a Fashion blogger in today's technologically upbeat world.

In all, it was an event to remember for the institute, bejewelled by the elite of the fashion industry and lightening the path of the aspirants into turning their dreams into reality.